Coolangatta Gold Coast Queensland

Coolangatta Gateway to the Gold Coast

The twin towns of Coolangatta (Queensland) and Tweed Heads (New South
Wales) are at the southern end
of Queensland’s Gold Coast.

Cooly (as it is affectionately called by locals) is a top family beach vacation destination with some of the
most amazing golden beaches. The best bit about Cooly is
that you can stay in some great apartments close to the family friendly
beaches.

There are several beaches to chose from and each beach has its own
unique character. Beaches include Cooly's own beach, Greenmount and Rainbow Bay, further north is Kirra Beach. Local headlands include Kirra Point, Snapper Rocks and Point Danger (Tweed Heads).

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Greenmount Beach Fun!

The rocky outcrops at Kirra Point and Snapper Rocks combined with the change in direction of
the coastline at Point Danger also provide a great opportunity for
experienced surfers to enjoy the waves.

No visit to the Gold Coast would be complete without experiencing what Cooly and its beaches have to offer.

Coolangatta a family favourite in south of Gold Coast

There’s
plenty of variety for accommodation with lots of
activity around the beaches and within walking distance.

Coolangatta
has been enjoying a huge face lift in recent years with many new
buildings replacing some of the older style properties.

Reflection on the Sea on Marine Parade is a good example and features an
apartment building with shops, parking, cafés and
restaurants underneath.

As well as the luxury apartments there are many
different apartment styles to meet most budgets.

Some of these
apartments have amazing positions overlooking the wide beaches
and
right in the
heart of all the action.

Cooly is definitely worth considering as a base for a great
family beach holiday.

Panoramic
Ocean View from Point Danger Lookout

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Attractions

Coolangatta Beach
patrolled every day, all year round from 8.00am to 5.00pm.

Greenmount Beach
patrolled every day, all year round from 8.00am to 5.00pm.
This beach is right in
front of Marine Parade at and has the most impressive
expanse of golden sand with the stunning backdrop of the Gold Coast
skyline.

Rainbow Bay Beach
patrolled every day, all year round from 8.00am to 5.00pm. A
great area for family
play at low tide when a lagoon like water pool
appears.

Snapper Rocks - from a surfers point of view possibly the longest and most
consistent point break in the world. When the conditions are
right good surfers can ride the wave right down to Kirra - about a
kilometre away - not bad! Snapper
Rocks got their name from the fishing that was to be had there.
I
often see fishermen there - so when surfing beware!

Coolangatta SLSC - the supporters club offers great breakfasts, lunches and
dinners served on a wide verandah overlooking the beach - what
more can you want.

Tweed Heads & Coolangatta
SLSC - also know as Greenmount SLSC as it is on Greenmount Beach.
It is a bit run down but they do have some facilities.

Rainbow Bay SLSC - The Oceandeck restaurant and bar is open to the public for good SLSC
food and a spectacular view! There are pokies here too.

Twin Towns Services Club - is a massive complex right on the border offering entertainment, food
and accommodation. Twin Towns is known for its pokies and is
also
the venue that gets the major gigs and shows.
Club
Banora is connected by frequent bus services and has additional
entertainment facilities, restaurants and sporting facilities
including golf, tennis and swimming facilities.

Coolangatta Apartments

Reflections on the Sea

Reflections on The Sea are suburb new style apartments located on Marine Parade
opposite
Greenmount beach. The location is brilliant, with all the
facilities of Cooly right at your fingertips.

Two stylish 5*
luxury
apartment buildings, with facilities include 25m heated lap pool, spa, steam
room,
sauna and fully equipped gym. And a zen garden to let you get
in
touch with yourself! And when you've finished with all that
why
not cook up a storm on the Teppanyaki Grill!

These apartments make a great base for a holiday, with easy access to family friendly Greenmount and Cooly Beach right across the road, and Rainbow Bay a short walk. Marine Parade buzzes with beachstyle life and you are also close to Twin Towns for entertainment or other parts of Cooly and Tweed Heads for eating out and activities.

Fish & Chips is one of the options for
beachside eating right under Reflections on the Sea

Columbia on Rainbow Bay

Columbia on Rainbow Bay is right opposite Rainbow Beach which makes this a a great place for
families
who want to enjoy the family friendly beach or surfers who can easily
access Snapper Rocks and return to their accommodation in the beach-houses without going in a lift!

There are 2
bedroom
apartments and a 3 bedroom penthouse in the tower. Easily accessible beach-houses
are also available are two storey and have 2 bedrooms with own private grassy area out the
front. You can access the beach-houses without using the
lift - great for families and surfers.

All apartments have north facing balconies which are protected from
south-easterlies in Winter making it a lovely spot.

The outdoor pool is heated and there is also a kids splash pool which
is great for the little, little ones! There is also a half
sized
tennis court.

It is only a short walk into Coolangatta and is a great option for
families who want to stay in Rainbow Bay right on the beach front.

They say it is warmed by the sun in Winter and cooled by the breeze in
summer - so guess what - no air-conditioning! But if that
doesn't
bother you, then this has a lot going for it.

Coolangatta Resorts

Outrigger Twin Towns

Outrigger Twin
Towns - (formerly Quality Resort Twin Towns)
offers 4½ star hotel suites and
apartments
right on the doorstep of the Twin Towns Services Club and a very short
stroll to Greenmount beach, Marine Parade and the centre of
Coolangatta.

Catering for
all
eventualities there are heated indoor and outdoor spa and pools!

Restaurant and bar on-site and 24 hour room service.
All
hotel suites and apartments are air-conditioned so it meets all my
criteria!
If you are
looking for hotel style accommodation or 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments
in the heart of Coolangatta this is a good choice.

Golf
Information

Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club is
about
10 minutes drive from central Cooly at Tweed Heads South.
Two great golf
courses including one of the top
public courses in the country - so worth a trip if you are a golfer.

Name

Suburb

Travel
time

Extra
Info

Luxury Golf Courses

Lakelands
Golf Course

Merrimac

25 mins

Usually available for bookings at selected
times Monday to Friday only.

The
Colonial

Robina

25 mins

Palm
Meadows Golf Course

Carrara

35 mins

At Raddisson Resort

Royal
Pines Resort

Carrara

35 mins

At Crowne Plaza Royal Pines Resort

The
Villa

Nerang

35 mins

Only takes groups - minimum 12 maximum 32.
Can play at night under lights.

The
Grand Golf Club

Gilston

40 mins

Very Exclusive - you'll have to know
someone to get in here!

Hope
Island Resort Golf Course

Hope Island

50 mins

At Hope Island Resort - the only links
course in the Gold Coast.

Sanctuary
Cove Golf Resort

Sanctuary Cove

55 mins

Two courses - The Palms and The Pines

General Golf Courses

Coolangatta
& Tweed Heads Golf Club

Tweed Heads South

10 mins

Two championship courses to choose from!
The River and The West.

Gold
Coast Burleigh Golf Club

Miami

25 mins

Robina
Woods Golf Course

Robina

25 mins

The Glades

Robina

25 mins

Greg Norman designed course

Tallebudgera
Golf Course

Tallebudgera

30 mins

Surfers
Paradise Golf Club

Clear Island Waters

35 mins

Emerald
Lakes Golf Club

Carrara

35 mins

9 holes under lights to 9.30pm each night.

Southport
Golf Club

Bundall

40 mins

Parkwood
International Golf Club

Parkwood

40 mins

9 Hole Courses

Boomerang
Farm Golf Course

Mudgeeraba

25 mins

Merrimac
Golf Course

Merrimac

25 mins

This isn't a very exciting course - but is
very affordable!

Burleigh
Palms Golf Course

Tallebudgera

30 mins

Tally
Valley Golf Club

Tallebudgera

30 mins

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Beach
Information

Greenmount
- divides Greenmount Beach and Rainbow Bay

There are three beaches at Coolangatta to choose from all are patrolled
daily from 8.00am to 5.00pm unless the beach is closed.

Coolangatta

Greenmount

Rainbow Bay

Greenmount is incredibly wide with beautiful clean sand.
Whilst Rainbow Bay Beach has a lagoon area at lower tides
which is great for the kids to
splash around in. Rainbow Bay is my pick for families with
young
children but Greenmount Beach is also a good option as the headland provides some protection when it is windy.

Surfers love this area because of the very long point break.
Surfers
must keep away from the flagged areas which are clearly marked on the
beach.

You will also see people fishing around Snapper Rocks - so perhaps this
is something else you can do with the kids - bring your own rod and
have a go.

When the wind is blowing from the southeast there is some protection on
these beaches.

As with all Gold Coast beaches make sure you are aware of the beach and
surf conditions and only swim
between the flags.

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Travel Times

Approximate travel times by motor
vehicle - please note travel times can be affected by many factors
including traffic hazards and roadworks. These are just an indication.

Directions for
Car Travel

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and
where you want to go. I find the format the easiest to use
and follow.

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